Why aren’t there any SAUSD School Board candidates debates this year?

Two years ago, when there were nine candidates running for three seats on the Santa Ana Unified School District’s (SAUSD) School Board, there were numerous debates all over town. I attended several of them.

This year, there are only four candidates and zero debates. What happened?

I have never before seen this happen before in the SAUSD. There have always been at least a few candidates debates. Not this time. Even the PTA took a pass!

I seriously doubt that this is happening in any other school district in Orange County. The voters deserve to see their candidates, and to hear from them in candidates forums.